Dark Water was a vision shared amongst two friends while enjoying a glass of wine. With a desire to produce fatto a mano (handmade) wine, readily available for the wine community, Reggie and David began their journey. Reggie Pagaling, a native entrepreneur, began exploring the wine industry in the early 2000s. Reggie’s deep roots in his culture led him on a path to meet David, the winemaker, who brought his extraordinary skills to the forefront. A descendent of an Italian wine-making family, David’s love for wine has taken him to three continents. While in the Toronto area of Canada, David honed in his skill and achieved Level 2 Sommelier recognition, further enhancing his winemaking ability before bringing his talent to California.
Dark Water began its inaugural production with just under 1000 cases. Continuing to focus on small lot production, with as few as 52 cases or as many as 300 in a single particular bridal. With quality hand-crafted wine and accouterments that pair well with the product, Dark Water is uniquely unmatched.
